Local charity makes ailing 8-year-old's dream come true with playful wedding
Khouloud, an 8-year old battling life-threatening cancer, was given her "dream wedding" on Sunday by Tamanna Lebanon, a non-profit association that grants the wishes of children with chronic illnesses.
Established in 2005,Tamanna helps children between the ages of 3 and 18 realize their dreams. The foundation exists to provide joy, strength and hope to Lebanon's critically ill children, granting their fondest wishes, regardless of nationality, religion, and socioeconomic or cultural background.
More than 100 family members and friends of Khouloud and her young "bridegroom," Karim, 12, attended the playful two-hour ceremony at the Dunes New Ballroom in Beirut.
Khouloud and Karim met at the hospital where they receive medical treatment for cancer.
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Established in 2005,Tamanna helps children between the ages of 3 and 18 realize their dreams. The foundation exists to provide joy, strength and hope to Lebanon's critically ill children, granting their fondest wishes, regardless of nationality, religion, and socioeconomic or cultural background.
More than 100 family members and friends of Khouloud and her young "bridegroom," Karim, 12, attended the playful two-hour ceremony at the Dunes New Ballroom in Beirut.
Khouloud and Karim met at the hospital where they receive medical treatment for cancer.
To read the full article, click here..
To read the ePaper, visit: http://epaper.dailystar.com.lb
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